Delaware Private Schools

Archmere Academy - Claymont, Delaware

General Information:  Coeducational day college-preparatory, arts, and technology school, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Grades 9-12. Founded: 1932. Setting: suburban. Nearest major city is Wilmington. 38-acre campus. 6 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Delaware department of education. Member of National Association of Independent Schools. Endowment: $6,200,000. Total enrollment: 979.

Faculty:  School total: 55. In upper school: 32 men (30 full-time, 2 part-time), 23 women (18 full-time, 5 part-time); 37 have master's.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Baseball (boys), basketball (b,g), cheerleading (g), cross-country running (b,g), diving (b,g), field hockey (g), football (b), golf (b,g), lacrosse (b,g), soccer (b,g), softball (g), swimming (b,g), tennis (b,g), track and field (b,g), volleyball (g), wrestling (b). 24 coaches, 1 trainer.

Computers:  Students must be computer literate to graduate. Instruction takes place through formal classes, computer use within regular curriculum. Computers are regularly used in art, English, foreign language, history, mathematics, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library, science labs. Computer network features include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, on-line bibliographic services, Internet access.

Contact:  
David J. Barnard, Academic Dean
302-798-6632 Ext. 705

Learning Express Academy - Wilmington, Delaware

General Information: Family owned and operated, nonsectarian, private elementary school offering grades K - 5th.  Setting: suburban. Nearest major city is Wilmington.  Campus includes the Learning Express Pre-School, founded in 1994, the Learning Express Academy opened in September 2006; approved by Delaware Department of Education.  Facility includes Library, Computer Lab, Gymnasium, and Outdoor Playground.  Total enrollment: 80.& ; ;nbs p; See website for further details: www.learningexpressinc.com

Faculty: School total: 15.  Classroom faculty-student ratio 1:10. 

Computers:  Instruction takes place through formal classes in the Computer Lab. Lab is equipped with new equipment, including, desktops, laptop, printer, and high-speed Internet connections.

Contact: Jennifer Valentine, Administrator
Learning Express Academy
302 Darling Street
Newark, DE 19702
302-737-8260 phone
www.learningexpressinc.com

Padua Academy - Wilmington, Delaware

General Information:  Girls' day college-preparatory and general academic school, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Grades 9-12. Founded: 1954. Setting: urban. 2 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Delaware department of education. Member of Secondary School Admission Test Board. Total enrollment: 604.

Faculty:  School total: 57. In upper school: 6 men (all full-time), 51 women (50 full-time, 1 part-time); 25 have master's; 4 have doctorates.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Basketball, cheerleading, cross-country running, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball. 10 coaches.

Computers:  Students must be computer literate to graduate. Instruction takes place through formal classes, computer use within regular curriculum. Computers are regularly used in English, mathematics, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library. Computer network features include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM.

Contact:  
Deborah Forbes, Director of Admissions
302-421-3779
Fax: 302-421-3748

Salesianum School - Wilmington, Delaware

General Information:  Boys' day college-preparatory school, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Grades 9-12. Founded: 1903. Setting: suburban. 26-acre campus. 1 building on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Delaware department of education. Endowment: $5,217,100. Total enrollment: 998. Upper school faculty-student ratio: 1:24.

Faculty:  School total: 72. In upper school: 59 men (all full-time), 13 women (all full-time); 44 have master's; 2 have doctorates.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Baseball, basketball, cross-country running, diving, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, wrestling. 18 coaches, 1 trainer.

Computers:  Students must be computer literate to graduate. Instruction takes place through formal classes. Computers are regularly used in English, foreign language, mathematics, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library. Computer network features include on-campus library services, CD-ROM, on-line bibliographic services, Internet access.

Contact:  
Mrs. Rita Rosaio, Administrative Secretary
302-654-2495
Fax: 302-654-7767

Sanford School - Hockessin, Delaware

General Information:  Coeducational day college-preparatory school. Grades PK-12. Founded: 1930. Setting: suburban. Nearest major city is Wilmington. 100-acre campus. 6 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Member of National Association of Independent Schools and Secondary School Admission Test Board. Endowment: $4,412,148. Total enrollment: 654. Upper school average class size: 15. Upper school faculty-student ratio: 1:12.

Faculty:  School total: 75. In upper school: 9 men (all full-time), 14 women (13 full-time, 1 part-time); 15 have master's; 1 has doctorate.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Baseball (boys), basketball (b,g), cross-country running (b), field hockey (g), golf (b), lacrosse (b,g), soccer (b,g), swimming (b,g), tennis (b,g), volleyball (g), wrestling (b). 37 coaches, 2 trainers.

Computers:  Students must be computer literate to graduate. Instruction takes place through formal classes, computer use within regular curriculum. Computers are regularly used in English, foreign language, history, mathematics, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library. Computer network features include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, Internet access.

Contact:  
Patricia A. McLaughlin, Director of Admission
302-239-5263
Fax: 302-239-5389

St. Andrew's School

General Information:  Coeducational boarding college-preparatory, arts, and religious studies school, affiliated with Episcopal Church. Grades 9-12. Founded: 1929. Setting: rural. Nearest major city is Wilmington. Students are housed in single-sex dormitories. 2,600-acre campus. 10 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Member of National Association of Independent Schools and Secondary School Admission Test Board. Endowment: $154,000,562. Total enrollment: 285. Upper school average class size: 11. Upper school faculty-student ratio: 1:6.

Faculty:  School total: 59. In upper school: 35 men (all full-time), 24 women (all full-time); 37 have master's; 3 have doctorates; all reside on campus.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Baseball (boys), basketball (b,g), crew (b,g), cross-country running (b,g), diving (b,g), field hockey (g), football (b), lacrosse (b,g), soccer (b,g), squash (b,g), swimming (b,g), tennis (b,g), volleyball (g), wrestling (b). 4 coaches, 1 trainer.

Computers:  Students must be computer literate to graduate. Instruction takes place through formal classes, computer use within regular curriculum. Computers are regularly used in English, foreign language, history, mathematics, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library. Computer resources include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, Internet access.

Contact:  
Peter J. Caldwell, Director of Admissions
302-378-9511
Fax: 302-378-7120

St. Hedwig Elementary School

St. Mark's High School - Wilmington, Delaware

General Information:  Coeducational day college-preparatory school, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Grades 9-12. Founded: 1969. Setting: suburban. Nearest major city is Philadelphia, PA. 45-acre campus. 2 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Delaware department of education. Total enrollment: 1,570.

Faculty:  School total: 102. In upper school: 33 men (all full-time), 69 women (all full-time); 59 have master's; 2 have doctorates.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Baseball (boys), basketball (b,g), cheerleading (g), cross-country running (b,g), diving (b,g), field hockey (g), football (b), lacrosse (b,g), soccer (b,g), softball (g), swimming (b,g), tennis (b,g), track and field (b,g), volleyball (g), wrestling (b). 8 coaches, 1 trainer.

Computers:  Computers are regularly used in English, foreign language, history, mathematics, music, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library, technology center. Computer network features include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, on-line bibliographic services, Internet access.

Contact:  
Thomas Lemon, Director of Student Recruitment
302-738-3300 Ext. 3065
Fax: 302-738-5132

The New School - Newark, Delaware

The Tatnall School - Wilmington, Delaware

General Information:  Coeducational day college-preparatory and arts school. Grades N-12. Founded: 1930. Setting: suburban. 100-acre campus. 5 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Member of National Association of Independent Schools. Endowment: $17,100,000. Total enrollment: 667. Upper school average class size: 14. Upper school faculty-student ratio: 1:13.

Faculty:  School total: 78. In upper school: 13 men (12 full-time, 1 part-time), 18 women (14 full-time, 4 part-time); 15 have master's; 4 have doctorates.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Baseball (boys), basketball (b,g), cheerleading (g), cross-country running (b,g), field hockey (g), football (b), lacrosse (b,g), soccer (b,g), swimming (b,g), tennis (b,g), track and field (b,g), volleyball (g), wrestling (b). 2 coaches, 1 trainer.

Computers:  Students must be computer literate to graduate. Instruction takes place through formal classes, tutorials, computer use within regular curriculum, independent study. Computers are regularly used in English, foreign language, mathematics, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library. Computer network features include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, on-line bibliographic services, Internet access.

Contact:  
Judith M. Bagdon, Admissions Coordinator
302-892-4285
Fax: 302-998-7051

Tower Hill School - Wilmington, Delaware

General Information:  Coeducational day college-preparatory school. Grades PK-12. Founded: 1919. Setting: suburban. Nearest major city is Philadelphia, PA. 40-acre campus. 4 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Delaware department of education. Member of National Association of Independent Schools and Secondary School Admission Test Board. Endowment: $31,030,905. Total enrollment: 704. Upper school average class size: 12. Upper school faculty-student ratio: 1:8.

Faculty:  School total: 94. In upper school: 24 have master's; 3 have doctorates.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Archery (boys), baseball (b), basketball (b), cross-country running (b,g), field hockey (g), football (b), lacrosse (g), soccer (b), swimming (b,g), tennis (b,g), track and field (b,g), volleyball (g), wrestling (b). 18 coaches, 1 trainer.

Computers:  Computers are regularly used in English, mathematics, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library, science laboratories, common spaces. Computer network features include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, Internet access.

Contact:  
Nancy H. Guare, Interim Director of Admission
302-657-8350
Fax: 302-657-8377

Ursuline Academy - Wilmington, Delaware

General Information:  Coeducational day (boys' only in lower grades) college-preparatory, arts, religious studies, and technology school, affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. Boys grades PK-3, girls grades PK-12. Founded: 1893. Setting: urban. 5-acre campus. 2 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Endowment: $1,900,000. Total enrollment: 710. Upper school average class size: 15. Upper school faculty-student ratio: 1:8.

Faculty:  School total: 134. In upper school: 9 men (8 full-time, 1 part-time), 80 women (72 full-time, 8 part-time); 36 have master's; 2 have doctorates.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Basketball, cheerleading, cross-country running, diving, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball. 25 coaches, 1 trainer.

Computers:  Students must be computer literate to graduate. Instruction takes place through formal classes, computer use within regular curriculum, laptop program (9th grade). Computers are regularly used in art, English, foreign language, history, mathematics, religion, science classes. School provides computer purchasing plan. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library. Computer network features include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, on-line bibliographic services, Internet access.

Contact:  
Marie Y. Smith, Director of Admission
302-658-7158
Fax: 302-658-4297

Wilmington Christian School

Wilmington Friends School - Wilmington, Delaware

General Information:  Coeducational day college-preparatory school, affiliated with Society of Friends. Grades PK-12. Founded: 1748. Setting: suburban. Nearest major city is Philadelphia, PA. 55-acre campus. 4 buildings on campus. Approved or accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Member of National Association of Independent Schools. Endowment: $13,052,000. Total enrollment: 698. Upper school faculty-student ratio: 1:7.

Faculty:  School total: 87. In upper school: 13 men (10 full-time, 3 part-time), 16 women (13 full-time, 3 part-time); 13 have master's; 4 have doctorates.

Interscholastic Athletics:  Baseball (boys), basketball (b,g), field hockey (g), football (b), lacrosse (b,g), soccer (b,g), tennis (b,g), volleyball (g), wrestling (b). 21 coaches, 1 trainer.

Computers:  Computers are regularly used in English, mathematics, science classes. Computers are available for student use in computer center, classrooms, library. Computer network features include campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, Internet access.

Contact:  
Pamela J. Jamison, Director of Admissions/Financial Aid
302-576-2930
Fax: 302-576-2939